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The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Joins the Long Night of Museums on 29 August 2026
07.08.2026
The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin is participating in the 44th “Long Night of Museums” on Saturday, 29 August, with an extensive programme delving into the theme of “Crime in Berlin”. From 6 pm to 2 am, a single ticket for the Long Night of Museums offers access to 75 museums and over 750 events – including guided tours, readings, workshops, talks and performances. Advance discount tickets are on sale until 16 August 2026 for 15 euros/12 euros (with concessions).
Crime in Berlin – Searching for Clues in the Museums
Whether the subject is art forgery, art fraud or forensic investigation, the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin venues are exploring this year’s theme in a variety of ways, while also offering new perspectives on their collections.
On the Trail of Crime in the Bode-Museum: Which crimes or murder cases are tied to the objects on display? Which case might have taken place right here at the museum? Join us on site for a conversation about art thieves and forgers with René Allonge, chief detective inspector at the Berlin State Criminal Investigation Office (LKA), and Stefan Simon, director of the Rathgen Research Laboratory.Art and Architecture at the Friedrichswerderschen Kirche (Friederichswerder Church): Not everything white is marble, and not everything yellow is sandstone. Where do our eyes deceive us at the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche? Enjoy these short, interesting tours at a location that, for many people, remains an insider tip.A Forgery Workshop at Hamburger Bahnhof: Have you ever spotted a forged work of art? At the Forger’s Workshop, you, too, can unleash your creativity. In the studio, you can try your hand at art forgery, experiment with techniques used on famous works and create your own artwork.The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin ProgrammeAt a Glance: The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Programme for the 2026 Long Night of Museums
Information on the entire programme for the #LNDMberlin and all participating venues is available on the Long Night of Museums Website and at the participating museums.
These Staatliche Museen zu Berlin venues are participating
Please note that not all galleries at the Altes Museum and the Bode-Museum are open due to budgetary constraints and resulting staffing limitations.
Meeting point on Museumsinsel Berlin (Museum Island Berlin): Once again this year, the Long Night of Museums, with its central meeting point, is hosted on Museum Island. Starting at 4 pm, you will find the information stand, food trucks and interactive stations on the streets Am Lustgarten and Bodestraße.
A shuttle service connecting the various museum locations is available for the Long Night of Museums.
Tickets for the Long Night of Museums on 29 August 2026
Online Tickets: Now on sale via the Ticket Shop for the Long Night of Museums
Tickets
23 euros/ 17 euros (with concessions)Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance until 16 August 2026: 15 euros/12 euros (with concessions)Free admission for children under 12 (each child still requires their own ticket).Tickets are sold through the Ticket Shop of the Long Night of Museums, via our ticketing partners and in person at Berlin Tourist Info centres.On the day of the event, tickets are available at the evening box offices at all participating museums.
Concessions
The following people are entitled to a discount upon presentation of valid ID and proof of eligibility:
SchoolchildrenTraineesStudentsParticipants in the Voluntary Social Year or the Federal Volunteer ServiceBerlin residents with proof of eligibility or a berlinpass-BuTRecipients of transfer benefits (“Bürgergeld”, social assistance, basic income support for the elderly and those with reduced earning capacity, housing allowance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers’ Benefits Act)People with severe disabilities (disability rating of 50 or above). The person accompanying someone with severe disabilities who has the level “B” mark on their ID card receives free admission and does not require a ticket.
Please Note: Other Passes – such as the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Annual Pass and the Museumspass Berlin – are not valid during the Long Night of Museums event.
The Long Night of Museums is a joint event organised by Berlin’s Museums in collaboration with Kulturprojekte Berlin.